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Unpacking the Polish EU presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 06:00

In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews the Polish number 3 in the EU affairs ministry Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

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Europe’s defence tech landscape reshaping with new era of venture capital investment [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 03:05

According to a new Dealroom report, Germany, the UK and France dominated the investments, capturing 87 per cent of the total funding.

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Sofia criticized for lack of reforms in healthcare despite record budget

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 00:48

A lack of hospital and pharmaceutical reforms means 'Bulgarians will get the same healthcare while paying 16.5% more,' says former health minister.

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Hungarian multiple myeloma patients facing serious delays in plasma cancer diagnosis

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 00:35

Delayed diagnosis causes a significant disadvantage for Hungarian patients adding cost and complexity to the already stretched healthcare system.

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French PM struggles to win socialist support for no-censure pact

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 20:02

His limited concessions during his address to the National Assembly have not been enough to strike an agreement.

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Irish centre-right parties agree coalition government with independents

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 19:31

The coalition agreement still needs to be ratified by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties for the government to take office on 22 January.

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The Brief – Ursula’s truth 

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 19:16

The secret to von der Leyen’s longevity is her special relationship with the truth – which is to say, it’s a fluid one.

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EU, China to hold anniversary summit despite tensions

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 18:43

The most recent EU-China summit in December 2023 was overshadowed by similar trade tensions.

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German business renews call to review EU sustainability reporting rules

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 18:20

Rather than a path to sustainability, CSRD implementation is perceived as a burden on business.

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Belgian energy minister calls for connection, not cuts to Europe’s power grid

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 18:02

Price spikes are triggering calls from some politicians to stop power flowing to their more needy neighbours, but Van der Straeten says Europe should instead double down on interconnections.

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Greek PM calls on von der Leyen to roll back climate measures

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:53

Mitsotakis suggests that individual EU countries should have the discretion to choose their own climate targets.

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French farming union elections turn into referendum on trade

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:51

A union with far-right ties is proposing tighter controls on agri-food products entering France.

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EU set to miss ‘first 100 days’ deadline for defence plan

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 16:43

The paper will not be published until after February's German elections.

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Sweden puts more obstacles on path to citizenship

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 16:42

Applicants who are in debt, have a criminal record or are considered a security threat could have to wait longer for Swedish citizenship.

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Former Polish leader Morawiecki elected ECR party president

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 15:47

Morawiecki will succeed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as president of the European party.

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EU Commission refuses to apologise for concealing von der Leyen hospitalisation

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 15:21

"We do not see the need to apologise," chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Tuesday.

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US LNG exports soar, Europe remaining the main destination

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:47

In 2024 Europe accounted for 55% of total US LNG exports, 34% of total US exports went to Asia while the next 11% went mainly to Latin America.

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In Norway, nearly all new cars sold in 2024 were fully electric

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:19

Fully electric cars account for more than 28% of all cars driven in the Nordic country as of December, according to Public Road Administration data.

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Venezuela puts a price on the head of exiled opposition candidate

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:02

Spain granted Edmundo González Urrutia asylum on 20 December after Venezuela announced charges of conspiracy and racketeering against him.

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Zelenskyy: Trump is capable of stopping Putin

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 06:44

The Ukrainian President said in an interview that Donald Trump had told him he would be one of the first to visit Washington after the presidential inauguration this month.

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